Personal lines broker Swinton has bought nine brokers so far this year and plans to acquire another four to six businesses each month.
The personal lines book of Grimsby-based broker Oughtred & Harrison, with premium income of £4.2m, is among the acquisitions Swinton has made so far this year.
Yorkshire-based broker Smart and Cook bought Oughtred & Harrison's commercial business.
Other personal lines brokers Swinton has recently acquired include The John Smith Group in Birmingham, Hawkins Spence Insurance in
Redcar and Ladybird Insurance in Warrington.
Swinton director Peter Halpin said that the company will acquire five more personal lines brokers in March and another five in April.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
